Oedipus Rex Episode 4: The Shepherd's Revelation

🔍The Shepherd confesses that he is indeed the former slave of Laius, confirming Oedipus' suspicions.

💡The Shepherd reveals that the baby he found was the son of Laius and Jocasta, whom they tried to kill to avoid the prophecy.

😱Oedipus realizes that he is the child who was supposed to fulfill the prophecy of killing his father.

💔Oedipus understands that Jocasta knew the truth all along and married him despite that.

🌟Oedipus demonstrates his unwavering determination to uncover the truth and fulfill his promise to his people.

Who is the Shepherd?

—The Shepherd is a former slave of Laius who discovered and took care of Oedipus as a baby.

What did the Shepherd confess?

—The Shepherd admitted that the baby he found was the son of Laius and Jocasta, who tried to kill him to avoid the prophecy.

What does Oedipus realize?

—Oedipus realizes that he is the child who was supposed to fulfill the prophecy of killing his father.

Why did Jocasta marry Oedipus?

—Jocasta married Oedipus despite knowing the truth because she believed in defying fate.

What does Oedipus demonstrate?

—Oedipus shows his determination to uncover the truth and fulfill his promise to his people, regardless of the consequences.

00:01Background music starts.

00:09The Shepherd confirms that he is the former slave of Laius.

00:14The Shepherd admits to giving the child to the messenger.

00:26Oedipus threatens the Shepherd to reveal the truth.

00:44The Shepherd reveals that the baby was Laius and Jocasta's son.

00:51Jocasta ordered the Shepherd to kill the child, but he took pity and didn't.

01:03Oedipus realizes that the prophecy has come true.

01:36Oedipus values the truth above ignorance and delusion.